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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the Henson Associates logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the Henson Associates logo.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on international prints of ''The Muppet Show'', it was also seen on ''Muppet Show'' UK broadcasts on [[BBC One (UK)|BBC1]] from 1986 until 1987.
'''Availability:''' Extremely Rare.
* Its only known appearance is on international prints of ''The Muppet Show'', including UK broadcasts on [[BBC One (UK)|BBC1]] from 1986 until 1987. Later prints of the series replace this logo with others (eg, [[Jim Henson Home Entertainment]], or a [[The Muppets Studio|Muppets Holding Company]] copyright notice).


==HIT Communications PLC==
==HIT Communications PLC==
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'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' A silent version exists.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' A silent version exists.


'''Availability:''' Ultra rare.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. This logo was used back when HIT transitioned into a full distributor of various shows.
* Can be seen on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' tapes from the era.
* Can be seen on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' tapes from the era.
* It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films Productions (Spain)|D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
* It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films Productions (Spain)|D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was possibly a prototype logo, and so far, it has only been known to appear on some international prints of season 1 episodes of ''ReBoot.''
'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was possibly a prototype logo, and so far, it has only been known to appear on some international TV prints of season 1 episodes of ''ReBoot.''


'''Editor's Note:''' This logo appears to be the prototype for the next logo.
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo appears to be the prototype for the next logo.
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* The still version plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''.
* The still version plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''.


'''Availability:''' Rare.
'''Availability:''' Rare. This logo debuted when HIT transitioned from a third-party distributor into a full producer of programmes. It first appeared on the New Zealand series ''Riding High''.
* The logo is seen on ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Kipper'', ''Archibald the Koala'', ''Ted Sieger's Wildlife'', ''Sheeep'', and GoodTimes VHS releases of ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter''.
* It appeared on much of HIT's original programming from the time period: ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter'', ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Percy the Park Keeper'', ''Kipper'', ''Sheeep'', and the first three seasons of ''Bob the Builder''.
* It first appeared on the ''Riding High'' television program.
* Third-party programmes that also featured this logo include ''Archibald the Koala'', ''Ted Sieger's Wildlife'' and ''Pablo, the Little Red Fox''. It can also be seen on the 1996 version of ''Dennis and Gnasher'', however it mainly appears only on TV prints, as the company only held television rights to the series, so most episodes on DVD do not have this logo at all.
* ''Pablo, the Little Red Fox'' also had this logo, especially when it was shown on Playhouse Disney in the early 2000s in America, along with Nick Jr. in the UK, also in the early 2000s.
* It was also used for at least seasons 1-3 of ''Bob the Builder'' in the UK.
* Also spotted on later prints of ''Basket Fever''.
* Also spotted on later prints of ''Basket Fever''.
* Despite being a co-production with the BBC, don't expect this to pop up on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet''.
* Despite being a co-production with the BBC, don't expect this to pop up on the TV movie ''The Phoenix & the Carpet''.
*It can also be seen on the 1996 version of ''Dennis and Gnasher'', however some episodes on DVD releases would not have this logo at all.


'''Editor's Note:''' It erases the last logo's faults.
'''Editor's Note:''' It erases the last logo's faults.
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'''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity.  
'''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity.  
* The full version of the logo is available on most VHS and DVDs by HIT Entertainment until late 2003, but only in the UK.
* The full version was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late-2003.
* The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version.
* The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version.
* This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well.  
* This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003.
** Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on VCI’s 2002 releases of the show - instead, the [[Gullane Entertainment (UK)|Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used - this logo would eventually turn up starting with “The Chocolate Crunch” from 2003, and then releases of the show would use the logo beyond 2003.
** Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on ''The Fogman and Other Stories'' - instead, the [[Gullane Entertainment (UK)|Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used.
** Inexplicably, later 2Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 5th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the next logo.
** Inexplicably, later 2Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 6th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the 6th logo.
* Don’t expect this to appear on Season 2 compilation VHS releases to ''Dennis and Gnasher (1996)'' (i.e. ''The Master of Mischief'' and ''Born to Be Wild''), as it cuts straight to the episodes after the warning screen, especially with the print logo on packaging (considering that D.C. Thomson; who created ''The Beano'' comics, handled distribution to the tapes and HIT allowed them to use their assets), however you will see it on tape labels on post-2003 re-issues (the ones with the updated BBFC ratings at the time).
* It was most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper''.
* It was most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper''.


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'''Availability:''' Very common.
'''Availability:''' Very common.
* Seen on HIT shows from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS.
* It appears on every HIT Entertainment-produced or distributed programme from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS.
* It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu''.
* It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu''.
* The normal in-credit variant appears on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one appears on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company.
* The normal in-credit variant appears on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one appears on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company.
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